The 2025 Accountancy & Audit Series offers an in-depth exploration of critical topics that are shaping the future of financial reporting, tax compliance, and risk management. Each session delves into current and emerging challenges, from navigating complex regulatory landscapes and managing cross-border transactions to integrating sustainability into financial disclosures. Attendees will gain practical insights into the accounting implications of business combinations, strategies for handling financial distress, and how to stay ahead of global tax reforms. With a focus on real-world application, the series equips financial professionals with the knowledge needed to enhance compliance, optimise financial reporting, and provide value-driven advice to clients in an evolving market.
The series is delivered live online via Microsoft TEAMS and recorded where possible. Each webinar provides 1-hour of CPD.
Suitable For
This series is suitable for accounting and audit professionals of all levels.
Agenda
Sustainability reporting: key updates and considerations
12 February 2025
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The global tax radar: key developments and considerations
19 March 2025
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Overview of global tax trends
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Key international tax reforms affecting financial services
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Local implementation of global measures in the Crown Dependencies and other offshore jurisdictions
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Understanding changes to tax reporting in response to global tax measures
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Practical approaches for adapting to tax changes
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New developments in global Cross Border Payments, Escrow, Third Party Managed Accounts and Paying Agent Services
30 April 2025
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Understanding the regulatory landscape within the international cross-border payment ecosystem
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The traditional banking sector and how that differs from the new wave of Electronic Money Institutions, Authorsed Payment Providers
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Managing multi-currency payment processes efficiently
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Escrow and Third Party Managed Accounts – what are they and how are they important?
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Key compliance considerations for international transactions
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Practical case studies on the above
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International Sustainability Reporting Standards – recent developments and evolving considerations
21 May 2025
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Key developments in ISRS
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How ISRS affects financial services reporting
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Aligning with global sustainability standards
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Integrating ISRS into corporate reporting structures
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Preparing for upcoming regulatory changes
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Practical tips for meeting ISRS requirements
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Navigating Transfer Pricing within complex structures
18 June 2025
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Recent global developments in Transfer Pricing, both at the OECD and at a domestic level
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How taxpayers should be looking to assess transfer pricing risk
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How taxpayers should approach operational implementation and compliance
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The impact of technology on transfer pricing
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Effective management and resolution of disputes
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Mergers and acquisitions: Understanding the accounting implications of business combinations
02 September 2025
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An overview of what constitutes a business combination
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Dealing with the purchase method of accounting
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An overview of group reconstructions
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Handling the merger method of accounting
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Common issues in group accounts
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Handling complex tax audits: Best practices for Accountants
17 September 2025
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Overview of the tax gap and current landscape driving HMRC activity
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How HMRC gathers and uses data
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Current HMRC activity and enquiry trends
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HMRC’s activity offshore and enhanced powers relating to offshore matters
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Tactics in dealing with HMRC
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Mechanisms for making a voluntary disclosure and identifying the most appropriate route into HMRC
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Navigating Financial Distress: Restructuring and insolvency considerations
15 October 2025
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Key signs of financial distress
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Restructuring options for distressed businesses
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Understanding insolvency procedures
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Financial reporting in times of distress
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Managing creditor relationships
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Best practices for advising distressed clients
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AML considerations for Accountants
22 October 2025
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Overview of AML regulation & international standards
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Identifying and mitigating AML risks
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Best practices for AML compliance
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Role of accountants in strengthening internal controls
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Typical reporting obligations
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Practical examples of AML breaches and how to avoid them
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Top tips for Financial Statement analysis
03 December 2025
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Key financial ratios to monitor
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Analysing profitability, liquidity, and solvency
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Identifying trends in financial statements
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Benchmarking against industry standards
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Interpreting financial data for decision-making
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Practical case studies on financial statement analysis
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